Microsoft unveils $3,500 HoloLens 2 at MWC 2019. Here’s what you need to know
The HoloLens 2 is Microsoft's upcoming next generation augmented reality headset. The company announced the new HoloLens at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 in Barcelona. Here's everything we know so far.
Here’s how to watch Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 press conference
Microsoft's WMC conference was the stage for the unveiling of the next generation of its HoloLens mixed reality headset. Falling on the very first day of the annual event in Barcelona, the event was live at 11 a.m ET on Sunday, February 24 via the stream here.
Limited-time sale knocks $500 off the price of the Razer Blade Pro 17
Looking for an ultra-powerful laptop for yourself or someone else? Now is the right time to shop as you're in for some luck. Razer is running a sale on some of its best gaming laptops, cutting down pricing on the ultra-slim Razer Blade 15 and the all-powerful Razer Blade Pro 17.
Metro Exodus update brings DLSS improvements to Nvidia RTX 20-series PCs
If you happen to own one of Nvidia's latest RTX series graphics cards and are struggling with performance problems in Metro Exodus, you're in for some luck. A February 21 update for the title recently delivered enhancements to Nvidia’s deep learning supersampling feature and other fixes for low-specced PCs.
The rumors were true. Nvidia’s 1660 Ti GPU, a $280 powerhouse, has arrived
It turns out all the rumors and leaks were indeed true. Nvidia has officially launched the GTX 1660 Ti, its next-generation, Turing-based GPU. It promises to deliver all the performance and efficiency for all modern games, but without stepping into the high price range of the RTX series.
Intel expects Apple to transition Macs to ARM processors in 2020, report says
Ever since late 2018, it has been rumored that Apple could be considering switching the processors in its Mac products away from Intel's chipsets in favor for custom ARM processors. In the latest development in the saga, Intel is now claiming that the transition is expected to happen next year.
Prone to web surfing? Google Chrome’s new Focus Mode fights internet distractions
Are your finding yourself distracted by the web when you need to get work done? A newly discovered flag in Google Chrome could hint at a new Focus Mode. Little detail is known about the new feature, but it may allow users to block distracting websites or bothersome notifications while we're working on a computer.
Potentially malicious WinRAR vulnerability patched after almost 20 years
WinRAR, a popular piece of Windows software for managing archival formats, has been harboring a nasty vulnerability for nearly two decades, potentially allowing malicious software to insert items into a computer's startup folder without any needed user permission. Now, it has been patched at a cost.
HTC Vive Focus Plus makes it easier for developers to port PC content
HTC Vive has announced the Vive Focus Plus headset. The upgraded stand-alone headset makes use of "six degrees of freedom" support in controllers for a PC-like virtual reality experience. HTC Vive claims it will be easier for PC experiences to be ported to the headset as a result.
Amazon takes $200 off Apple’s latest 13-inch MacBook Air with retina display
Amazon is offering a $200 discount on Apple’s latest MacBook Air. The 2018 MacBook was fairly well-received when we reviewed it late last year and it still has all of the classic features Airs are known for with a few extras like a retina display and two Thunderbolt 3 ports.
With no plans for merging operating systems, Apple opts to combine apps instead
Apple may not be planning on merging its operating systems any time soon, but it is working on combining all of its apps by 2021. In an effort to encourage developers to create new apps for its products, Apple is working on allowing developers to submit only one version of their apps.
Microsoft could be planning a laptop with foldable screen, hints patent filing
A recent Microsoft patent suggests the company could also be developing a bendable laptop. Filed in late 2017 and titled "Bendable device with Display in Movable Connection With Body," the patent explains a new mechanism for laptops which can eliminate a hinge and allow the screen to fold shut from the inside,
Logitech’s G MX518 gaming mouse pairs classic looks with all-new tech
Logitech has relaunched its classic MX518 gaming mouse in the form of the G MX518. It has the same classic shape and style, but with a new paint job and new insides. There's a fancy new sensor, a fast internal processor, and enough memory for multiple profiles that you can take on the go with you.
Decades-old Apple IIe computer found in dad’s attic, and it still works
A New York law professor went viral last weekend after he discovered an old Apple IIe computer sitting in his dad's attic. In a series of tweets, he shared his excitement over the 30-year-old vintage find, showing the world that the computer works perfectly fine despite the test of time.
An experimental feature could help reduce memory usage in Google Chrome
Google Chrome might be one of the most popular web browsers, but it also is known to take up a lot of your computer's processing power. Well, that will soon change. Google is currently working on an experimental feature for Chrome which sets out to reduce its overall memory usage.
YouTube changes its strikes system, offers softer first-offense penalty
YouTube recently announced changes to its strikes system policy. The changes will be effective February 25 and involve improvements to content violation notifications, more consistent penalties, an expansion of policy resources, and a softer penalty for first offenses.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X55 could bring blazing-fast 5G to laptops
Ahead of Mobile World Congress, Qualcomm unveiled Snapdragon X55, the world’s fastest 5G modem. While it promises to bring fast data connectivity to the next generation of 5G smartphones, Windows Central reports that the modem also holds potential in transforming Always Connected PCs.
Google Earth spills the beans, reveals Taiwan’s secret military bases
The latest Google Earth 3D Maps update has accidentally exposed the locations of Taiwan's most secret military bases to the public. The locations available in full three-dimensional detail include a facility which houses Patriot missiles and its National Security Bureau.
Microsoft extension adds Google Chrome support for Windows Timeline
Microsoft has launched a new official extension for Google's Chrome that makes the browser compatible with the Windows Timeline function. Now users of both Windows and Chrome will be able to resume browsing sessions across multiple devices or days or even weeks apart. This may not be the last browser added, either.
New Chrome feature aimed at preventing websites from blocking Incognito Mode
Chrome is finally fixing a loophole that allows websites to detect and block the use of Incognito Mode. The feature stops websites from being able to detect whether or not Google Chrome’s API is disabled, as it normally would be if a user is running Chrome in Incognito Mode.
Nvidia promises DLSS at low resolutions will be ‘top priority’ in future updates
Nvidia's deep learning super sampling is far from perfect even six months after its debut with the RTX graphics cards. Nvidia has made it clear that it's aware of the issues and has pledged to try and fix them with more training of its A.I. algorithm, specifically targeting lower resolutions.
Accidental Amazon listings provides peek at cost of GTX 1660 Ti PCs
Nvidia's GeForce GTX 1660 graphics card has been anything but secret and several leaks over the past few months have supported an impending launch. In the latest, an accidental listing on Amazon provided a peek at the final cost of some new systems with the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti on board, with prices at $1,200
Apple may go big with a redesigned 16-inch MacBook Pro, 31.6-inch 6K display
Apple launched a new MacBook Air and Mac Mini last year in 2018, but there could be much bigger things ahead. In a research note picked up by MacRumors, well-respected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo writes that the company could be releasing a 16-inch MacBook Pro, as well as a 31.6-inch 6K display in 2019.
Windows is getting a face-lift in 2020, but you can get a sneak peek right now
An update to Windows 10 that won't be released to the wider user base until 2020 is now available for testing even though the late-2019 update hasn't been released to Windows Insiders yet. It reportedly requires a longer lead time for testing, which may help ward off the bugs we saw with the October update.
Breaking: Amazon won’t build headquarters in New York in face of opposition
Amazon canceled plans for a New York City HQ2. Citizens, civic groups, and New York politicians are pushed back on Governor Cuomo and New York City Mayor de Blasio's exclamation of economic joy over Amazon's earlier decision to open a satellite headquarters in Queens. Now it's over.
Opera web browser targets enhanced accessibility with major redesign
Google Chrome might be one of the most popular web browsers, but Opera has always been one of the best alternatives. In the latest move for Opera, a new development release pushes it even closer to Chrome with a redesign and overall goal of redefining the modern web browser.
Think crypto’s dead? JPMorgan to offer first cryptocurrency backed by a U.S. bank
J.P. Morgan Chase is rolling out a trial in the next few months of the first cryptocurrency backed by a large United States bank. Dubbed JPM Coin, the cryptocurrency will be used by big business across the world to "instantly settle payments between clients," according to a report from CNBC.
Microsoft Surface Pro 6: Everything you need to know
Microsoft has been working on a major update to the Surface Pro, and it's likely that the Surface Pro 6 will arrive in 2019. The significant refresh will bring new features, like USB-C, and an overdue upgrade to Intel's 8th-generation processor. Here's everything we know about the rumored Surface Pro 6.
Microsoft addresses Surface Pen accuracy with latest patent application
Microsoft recently filed a patent that proposed a method for increasing the accuracy of its Surface Pens without slowing their speed. The method uses a motion vector to predict the future locations of its stylus rather than increasing the time needed to sense the stylus’ current location.
Google Chrome’s Progressive Web Apps will soon play nicer with Windows 10
The Google Chrome experience is always evolving, and the popular web browser will soon pick up a new feature which lets it run nicer in Windows 10. Google is adding a capability to an upcoming release that will integrate Chrome Progressive Web Apps with notification badges in the system taskbar,
This Mac keyboard is slim, dark, and clicky, but it’s still not perfect
The Keychron K1 is a new entry in the niche market of high-end mechanical keyboards for Macs. It has RGB backlighting, tactile and clicky mechanical switches, and a USB-C connector. It can even operate wirelessly and is priced competitively. But with all that going for it, it's still not perfect.
RTX 2070 is the most popular Turing GPU for Steam gamers
Nvidia's RTX 2070 is the most popular Turing graphics card on Steam according to the latest hardware survey results. Although none of the cards have eclipsed their 10-series counterparts in popularity, the RTX 2070 is well ahead of the RTX 2060, 2080, and 2080 Ti, as well as AMD's high-end Vega options.
Don’t expect to see the new Dell XPS 15 with OLED display until April
At CES 2019, Dell announced that it would launch versions of the XPS 15, Alienware m15 and G7 15 with brighter and vibrant OLED screens in March, but there could now be a delay in release. A new tweet from Dell executive Frank Azor suggests that these new devices might not come until a month later.
Metro Exodus isn’t the ray tracing showcase Nvidia needs
The arrival of Nvidia's long-awaited DLSS feature has finally come, and it's for the post-apocalyptic action game, Metro Exodus. We took the implementation of both ray tracing and DLSS to the test to see how it affects both the overall visual appeal and performance of the game experience.